Minidoka County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Thursday, March 8, 1934
Add to My HeroesRobert S. Walton
Sheriff Robert Walton was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. The suspect shot Sheriff Walton in the chest as the sheriff approached the door. The man then murdered his brother-in-law and wounded his mother. The suspect was apprehended and committed suicide in jail cell.
Sheriff Walton had been with the agency for three 3 years and was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsGreat Uncle Robert S. Walton, You are my name sake. You have and will always be missed in our family. I can only hope to do your name Proud.
Robert W. Walton, SFC
US Army Retired
Nov 20-2020
SFC
US Army, Grand Nephew
November 20, 2020
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